Performance Review Process Steps Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Use this performance review process slide to illustrate seven sequential steps of evaluating employee performance—from comprehending role analysis and establishing performance standards to follow-up actions—through a dynamic, color-coded S-curve arrow design. Each stage features a numbered circle with a clean icon and concise heading, connected by a flowing gradient arc that transitions from warm reds through oranges and greens to cool blues. Beneath each icon, customizable text placeholders allow you to elaborate on best practices, evaluation criteria, or metrics. The slide’s minimalist white background, high-contrast typography, and balanced whitespace ensure readability and focus—even in large conference rooms or virtual presentations.

Built on master slides, every element—arrows, icons, text boxes—is fully editable. Swap icons from the vector library, adjust colors to align with corporate branding, reposition or resize the arrow arcs, or update labels in seconds. Vector-based graphics guarantee crisp rendering on any screen, from mobile devices to high-resolution projectors. Separate layers for each stage facilitate precise alignment, spacing, and layering, eliminating manual tweaks and accelerating your workflow.

Preset entrance animations can be applied to individual stages for a dynamic reveal sequence that sustains audience engagement. Embedded theme colors and unified font pairings maintain consistency across PowerPoint and Google Slides, resolving cross-platform formatting issues. Use built-in alignment guides and grouping tools to maintain uniform spacing without extra effort. Whether you’re mapping performance appraisal workflows, coaching managers on evaluation processes, or conducting HR training sessions, this versatile template streamlines complex narratives into a clear, professional diagram.

Leverage integrated slide notes and section dividers to structure detailed walkthroughs or Q&A sessions, and export to PDF or print for use in comprehensive HR reports or training manuals.

Who is it for

HR managers, talent development professionals, performance coaches, and department heads will benefit from this slide when designing appraisal workshops, aligning managers on review criteria, or training teams on evaluation best practices.

Other Uses

Adapt the seven-step S-curve diagram to map project milestones, change-management phases, onboarding flows, or compliance audits. Duplicate or hide stages to customize the count for leadership roadmaps, product launch plans, or skills-assessment frameworks.